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Y blocks into '49-'53 Fords weren't uncommon back when.
That said, any Y block less than 292 cubes is a wasted effort. I know people will say otherwise, but anything less than a 292 is a boat anchor.
If your Y block '54-'59 (car not truck) has a stick bell housing, clutch & flywheel, it will bolt up to your '52 trans.
Make sure the disc matches.
With the stock front sump Y block pan the guys used to cut a large opening into the '52 front cross member & fab side motor mounts. I know it's crude but it was done & it worked.
The better way is to use the truck or T Bird rear sump pan along with the oil up pick tube. It is cleaner but you still have to fuss with the cross member.